On MLK Day, Biden Says Americans Must Commit to Dr. King’s Work
President Joe Biden says Americans must commit to the unfinished work of Martin Luther King Jr.
Congress
Senate Passes Stopgap Funding Bill, Avoiding Federal Government Shutdown
The U.S. Senate has passed a stopgap spending bill that avoids a short-term shutdown and funds the federal government through Feb. 18 after leaders defused a partisan standoff over federal vaccine mandates.
U.S. House Approves Spending More than $1.75 Trillion on Biden’s “Build Back Better” Plan
The U.S. House has approved President Biden’s $1.75 trillion social and environment bill.
Biden Bill Includes Boost for Union-Made Electric Vehicles
President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress are looking to give U.S. automakers with union employees the inside track when it comes to winning the burgeoning electric vehicle market.
Biden Calls Infrastructure Win a “Monumental Step Forward”
President Joe Biden is hailing Congress’ passage of his $1 trillion infrastructure package as a “monumental step forward for the nation.”
Alabama’s Proposed Reapportionment Moves Forward
Congressional Districts were the topic of debate in the Alabama Senate on Wednesday.
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers Introduces Bill to Allow States to Remain on Daylight Saving Time
Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Third District) has introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives to allow states to stay on Daylight Saving Time year-round if they want.
Biden Unveils Scaled Down $1.75 Trillion Spending Plan
President Joe Biden said in a nationally televised speech Thursday morning that he has reached a “historic” framework with Democrats in Congress on a scaled-back domestic policy plan.
U.S. Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill; Moves to House
The vote was 69-30, with 19 Republicans joining all 50 Democrats in approving it.
UPDATE: U.S. House Joins Senate in Approving Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday
The United States will soon have a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the nation.
